Last few days

We got home on Thirsday after a monster drive. Traffic was rubbish on the A14 as a truck had broken down on the exit slip road. We had a friend from next door over to play them got unpacked. Madeyn was most pleased to find her chocolate from Grandad. 

A little bit of painting... I couldn't resist a photo of that cheeky bum! 

On Saturday we were at a bit of a loose end to instead of staying in (sulking about going back to work) we headed to Mini Jiffs. It was as busy as expected bit is pretty good value and is a nice size. Madelyn was confident enough to go off by herself most of the time but I went with her to do the steeper yellow slide and higher climbs. 

On Sunday she said she wanted to play Hot Choc... I had no idea what she meant until she showed me... Hop Scotch! 

We went to play with Isi next door again for a bit then she just chilled while I got housework done. A nice end to why has been a lovely holiday. 

Lovely cousins

We arrived at Emma's in time for lunch and the kids got busy playing! They scooted off upstairs to play and had a great time. They spent ages playing with Sylvanian families and dollies, then did some dancing, then played with Abigail's chair. 

We had planned on going to Leeds Castle for a bit but they were more than happy playing and we didn't want to disturb them really. 

They went out to play in the trampoline for a bit, but we called them in as it was actually pretty cold! 

The next morning they played some more, lots of horsey rides and 'you be the mum, I'll be the dad' type games. Here she is being a pop star. 

They all had a lovely time. 

Tilgate Park

Another quick bit of glittertastic fun in he morning we set of for the park. 

It was lovely and sunny and the place was packed! The wind was a bit sharp though so we got moving quick after lunch. 

After playing in the park we walked round to see some animals they have there. It is not a massive place but they had a good selection and Madelyn loved it. 

That evening we gave Madelyn a bath... We are off to Emma's tomorrow and I'm not sure she'll let us through the door if we're covered in glitter! 

#justglitter

As soon as humanly possible after getting up Madelyn had the glitter out!! 

I don't have a complete aversion to it like Emma and Vicky do but I'd rather not have it in he house... Probably because I don't like hoovering...

But now, seeing how much she loved it I might have to get her some xx

Crystal Palace Park

After a day playing inside we decided to make the most of the weather (not that it was warm but it wasn't raining for a change!) and go out. 

We decided on the good old Monster Park. Mum and Dad have been there quite often with Phoebe, Abigail and William and have taken Madelyn there too before but she was too small to remember. 

For a bit of a change we went the other way round the park instead of going straight to see the monsters. We discovered a maze but it was too muddy to walk around to we'll save it for the summer. 

We also saw the site of the Crystal Palace. The concrete arches and steps are still there. Dad says he remembers playing on them when he was a kid. I Googled it and found some pictures of the Palace. It was huge!! I didn't realise how big it really was and to be able to stand in the park and be able to picture it using the arches as references was amazing.  

 Madelyn wasn't sure about the monsters to start with but was much happier when she decided the were 'just tend'